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Are CVT Transmissions Bad: 5 Cars That Prove Otherwise

When searching for a new car, you might come across many models with CVT transmissions. Calling it a "CVT transmission" is a bit redundant, considering it's actually an acronym for "continuously ...
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7 Reasons Why You Should Avoid A CVT Transmission (According To Drivers)

Continuously variable transmissions, also known as CVTs, have become quite common over the last decade. Most automakers use them to some extent, especially mainstream brands. For the uninitiated, a ...
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What Year Did Honda Start Using CVTs (And Are They Reliable?)

Japanese automaker Honda started using continuously variable transmissions (CVT) in the 1996 Civic HX Coupe, earning it the distinction of being the first automatic car to make it to the EPA's top 10 ...
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These Are The Cars You Probably Didn't Know Came With A CVT

Audi called its version of a CVT the Multitronic, which was a term first used in an episode of Star Trek in the '60s. The Multitronic transmission was only available in front-wheel-drive A4s, and was ...
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CVT vs Automatic Transmission: What’s the Difference?

(iSeeCars) – When it comes to transmissions, cars used to fall under two categories: manual and automatic. However, a third type of transmission is growing in popularity, creating a third option: the ...